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When the welfare of your loved ones in nursing homes is compromised, it’s crucial to have experienced legal insight on your side. This kind of professional assistance can be found at Carlson Bier – a distinguished personal injury lawyer firm specializing in Nursing Home Abuse cases. Delegating this sensitive issue to Carlson Bier means employing powerful advocates who utilize their vast spectrum of knowledge and experience within Illinois law for each case they handle. Each attorney professionally scrutinizes every aspect, ensuring victims and their families receive the justice they deserve. Our firm has an impressive track record when dealing with such heartbreaking instances in cities all across Illinois like South Pekin, truly underscoring our expertise in these matters whenever you need it—wherever you are in the state.

Trust care abuse issues into capable hands; put trustworthiness for optimal legal outcomes first by making Carlson Bier your choice today as one cannot afford second best when seeking justice against nursing home abuse.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in South Pekin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in safeguarding the rights of those who have undergone unfortunate circumstances such as nursing home abuse. Serving Illinois with unwavering determination and an exemplary track record, our proficient team of personal injury attorneys is committed to ensuring justice for every client. We deeply understand that the decision to entrust a loved one into nursing home care involves immense trust and faith, making any form of negligence or maltreatment downright unacceptable.

Our dedication extends beyond court cases; we strive to provide resources that aid in spreading awareness about nursing home abuse while emphasizing its prevention and rectification.

Nursing homes are legally bound to maintain appropriate levels of care for their residents. This includes catering to their physical health, emotional well-being, personal hygiene, nutrition, and medical needs- failing which qualifies as neglect.

The distinction between various forms of malpractice can be clarified as:

• Physical Abuse: Unexplained injuries or bruises could indicate rough handling or intentional harm.

• Emotional Abuse: Persistent fear, anxiety, depression could suggest verbal assault or threats.

• Sexual Abuse: Without informed consent from an elderly person with full mental capacities any sexual activity amounts to abuse.

• Neglect: The lack of timely attention towards proper food intake, sanitation needs or medication schedules also qualify as mistreatment.

Numerous federal and state laws protect elders against any kind of exploitation; therefore it’s crucial victims don’t stay shushed due to fear but instead actively voice out these atrocities.

Carlson Bier offers professional services ranging from answering your preliminary questions regarding suspected nursing home abuse incidents right through legal advice up until representing you in trial if necessary. Armed with vast experiences gained from countless successful cases across Illinois – you would be hard pressed finding a more competent partner during these difficult times.

Remember! Justice doesn’t always arrive swiftly- staying patient while continuously passionate about protecting your loved ones’ dignity showcases true resilience in the face of adversity. Although our physical offices are not located in South Pekin, we stand ready to tirelessly serve every resident of Illinois with the same fervour and dedication.

A strong advocate like Carlson Bier can mean a world of difference between suffering in silence or victory via rightful compensation- for all pain endured. Seek us if you or your loved ones ever face nursing home abuse because no one should bear these tribulations alone. It’s more than just legal success- it’s about safeguarding their dignity, their rights, and their peace.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Nursing Home | Elder Abuse FAQ​

The signs and symptoms of nursing home abuse or neglect can vary depending on the type of abuse or neglect that is occurring. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Physical abuse: This could include bruises, cuts, fractures, and other injuries.
  • Emotional abuse: This could include verbal abuse, intimidation, and isolation.
  • Sexual abuse: This could include sexual touching, intercourse, and other sexual acts.
  • Neglect: This could include malnutrition, dehydration, and poor hygiene.

If you suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, you should:

  • Report your suspicions to the nursing home administrator.
  • Contact the local ombudsman, who is an advocate for nursing home residents.
  • File a complaint with the state’s department of health or human services.
  • Contact a nursing home abuse lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a family member of a nursing home abuse or neglect victim, you have the right to:

  • Visit your loved one at any time.
  • Have access to your loved one’s medical records.
  • Be informed of your loved one’s care plan and treatment.
  • File a complaint against the nursing home if you believe your loved one is being abused or neglected.

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit for nursing home abuse or neglect if your loved one has been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of the nursing home. A nursing home abuse lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in South Pekin

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Giving professional legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring expert legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, delivering adept legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Occurrences

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Accident

Delivering adept legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Traumas

Committed to delivering expert legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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